Reviewsof Brookdale Deer Park | Assisted Living

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I visited this facility

Brookdale Deer Park was nice and clean, but I didn’t think it was quite as nice as the other place we saw. The staff was OK -- nothing great, nothing bad. The room was smaller. It looked an awful lot like a lot of other units that I had looked at. It was just old and tired looking in comparison. One of the things I didn’t care for at Brookdale was everybody was just sitting around waiting to die.

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Amber Park appeared to be nice, but it washuge. This had different floors and the apartment looked awesome, very nice, and very well kept. They made an effort to treat my mom-in-law well. They had one area where they did most of their activities, like bingo, movie nights, and wine parties. The food looked pretty good, but I was looking for more fresh food.

I visited this facility

I really liked Amber Park. It was nice and is going to be more cost effective than having in-home care. There are one-bedrooms and studios. I feel like it is a good decision. The facility was very clean. I talked to a couple of residents who seemed nice. The menus were good and had more options. I’m trying to get my mom in there this weekend if I can. Their dining area was a really nice, big area. I know that sometimes family can come and eat with them, and you don’t have to worry about paying. They have an activities room. At that time, I think they had entertainment setting up and different activities like that.

I visited this facility

I talked to one nice and helpful lady at Amber Park. I saw the rooms and thought they were on the small side. Renovations were happening when I was there, so I had to take that into consideration. We took a tour and saw the dining room, rooms, and the place for physical therapy and rehab. I took a lot of notes while I was there; the staff was very knowledgeable and were able to answer my questions.

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I put my mom in Amber Park. It is good. They have a knowledgeable nursing staff. She is in the memory care unit, and they do a pretty good job there. My mother has a shared bathroom, which is not ideal, but it is what they've got to work with. They keep the area where Mom eats clean. The food seems to be good. It seems to be adequate for what the people need. It is not gourmet, but it is sufficient.

I visited this facility

Amber Park was nice and convenient, but it was very dark and dreary. What I saw was clean. It looked like they had a lot of good activities for the people, but other than that, it wasn’t where I wanted to put my mother.

I visited this facility

I really liked the director at Amber Park, but it just wasn’t a good fit for my in-laws. The staff seemed nice, and I personally didn’t have any problems with anyone. I didn’t get to meet many people, but the people that I did meet, staff-wise, were very nice; I don't have any complaints about the staff. They were undergoing some remodeling, so it was kind of hard to get a really good idea of what it would look like when it was done. It will probably be your average place for an Alzheimer’s person, so nothing spectacular but up-to-par. I didn't try anything there, although they gave me a care package at the end. It was kind of a “Thank You” gift for taking the time to come out and visit their facility, and that was very kind. The director seemed very enthusiastic about what she was doing. She really liked her job and wanted to be as helpful as she could to reassure me that it was a good place to put my in-laws.

I am a friend or relative of a resident

We chose Amber Park for my mother-in-law because it's a larger community than where she was in, and she wanted more activities in a larger community. It's clean and the people were very nice. The food was better than where she was and she likes it.

I visited this facility

We visited Amber Park. They had a lot of closet space, which was important. The studio room was really nice, and it didn't feel like you're just stuck in a little room. We haven't eaten there yet, but it's setup as a restaurant, and there's a menu. They have activities everyday, and they take little trips to the grocery store and to the plaza so they can shop at different stores. The staff were very friendly and upbeat. A lady named Amy drove all the way up to our house today to bring little gift bags.

I visited this facility

Amber Park is very nice and very accommodating. it was 100° outside and 100° inside too since their air conditioning wasn’t working, so I was not very comfortable. The staff was wonderful. The lady I was going to meet with was tied in another meeting when I arrived and the chef actually came out and talked to me for a short while until the other lady could get free. I just thought that they just covered each other so that they could get to what they were supposed to and I thought it was wonderful.

I visited this facility

I went and looked at Amber Park and it was wonderful. I will give that place five stars any day of the week and that was just from talking to Shana. She was wonderfully helpful. She walked me from one end of that place to the other. The staff was very friendly to her and she's a very positive type of person. All of their rooms were qualified for assisted living, but they also had independent living. The benefit of that was if you were there in your room for five years and you needed more care, you could make a transition from independent living to assisted living without leaving your room. My mom could only afford an efficiency room, but at that time, there wasn't any available. They were willing to put her in a one-bedroom apartment for the price of the efficiency and they would just move her when an efficiency room became available.

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I found a place for my husband and it is called Amber Park. The facility itself looks nice and clean. Their staff is kind, caring and very friendly. Since I have put my husband in there I don't get to eat a lot because I hate eating by myself. However, they allow me to come in and sit and eat with him and this is one of the main things that I appreciate them doing for me. Their food is also good and I could select from their menu. The only thing I could think of that they need improving on is that they need to have more parking space.

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Everything about Amber Park in Cincinnati, OH was really good. The staff was fine as well. My husband enjoyed the place very much. Food and rooms were good and they took care of meds and everything. It just got too expensive.

I am a friend or relative of a resident

After my grandfather passed away, my grandmother, despite having visitors over often, was left alone most of the time. She could take care of herself pretty well but it soon became apparent that we would have to find her some place that could look after her, with other people she could social. Amber Park is a beautiful establishment that cares deeply about its residents. This assisted living facility has caring staff, excellent food and perfect accommodations. There are amenities such as a general store, a beauty salon, a craft/activity room, exercise room, a computer and a beautiful dining room. She felt right at home the moment she stepped in. The land the establishment is situated on is professionally landscaped and looks beautiful, perfect for walks. I highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a quality assisted living facility that cares, with staff and amenities that are wonderful.

I visited this facility

Amber Park is a wonderful facility if your looking for a place for mom, dad or your grandparents like I was. They have pretty much everything on-site and it reminds you of a home away from home. The apartments are perfect size for one or two people. They have shuttle services for trips out or you can use your own car if you would like. I actually saw a Cadillac being used to take people to doctor appointments. The staff are extremely nice and answered every question with ease and certainty. Amber Park has an on-site barbershop and beauty salon which my grandmother loved! They also have daily activities like playing the "Wii game system" and fitness class. There was too much there to do to name. I saw smiling faces throughout the facility and I just dropped in, no appointment. So I know there was no show being 'put on' and I would be getting what I was looking at. Amber Park would be the perfect place if the money is right.

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General

Minimum Age:
65

Pets:
Small Pets Allowed

Range of services

Physical Therapy

Licenses

State Licenses:
#2550R

About
Brookdale Deer Park

Brookdale Deer Park provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Brookdale Living's Cincinnati, OH community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional independent and assisted living services, amenities, and opportunities we offer. And, the residents at Brookdale Deer Park can rest assured that as their needs change, we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.

Optimum Life&reg and Celebrations provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches the lives of the residents of this independent and assisted living community, their families, and associates alike. Optimum Life&reg is a journey of self-discovery including services, features, and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment while balancing six key dimensions of personal wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful. As part of Optimum Life&reg, the mission of Brookdale Deer Park is to encourage our independent and assisted living residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program filling the monthly calendar at Brookdale Living's Cincinnati, OH community with themed experiences, special events, and group activities that highlight different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.

Our Clare Bridge Place program serves those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Each day, we promise to work to deliver Daily Moments of Success for each resident. The Clare Bridge Daily Path provides structure and activities each day designed to meet specific needs of those with dementia, while the Clare Bridge Dining Program, designed by a gerontologist and registered dietitian, helps residents in need of Alzheimer's care retain the ability to enjoy and master the daily dining experience.

What Makes Us Special

Amber Park serves an engaged resident interested in a spirited, independent lifestyle as well as those that may require a wide range of assisted living services. Our value minded residents appreciate our thoughtful and personalized approach to delivering care.

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